Luge POV in Sochi

[Amazing Larry]

Man what a ride.

 

 

[Tank]

I would love to try that.

[Taylor]

Gnar. They should create a theme park where you can ride different luge tracks. 

[TobiasFunke]

When I was younger I'd ride the Alpine Slide all the time at Big Bear and pretend I was a luger/fighter pilot/x-wing pilot

[HaloCory22]

That would be so much fun.

[NJHalo]

After you start off, how much is skill, and how much is just hanging on for deal life?

[Tank]

i think i'd rather do luge than skeleton.

[CaliAngel]

Just fascinating how fast they're going.

 

After you start off, how much is skill, and how much is just hanging on for deal life?

 

I think it's all skill. The key is making split second decisions to position yourself correctly before and after the turns so you don't go flying off the luge.

 

See: Nodar Kumaritashvili Georgian Hero RIP vid on You Tube

[St1ck]

It's crazy how close some of these races are. Fractions of a second between gold, and going home with nothing. 

[mrwicked]

Gnar. They should create a theme park where you can ride different luge tracks. 

 

they have these in austria!

an outdoor summer version at least. 

always wanted to try it.

 

Edited February 15, 2014 by mrwicked

[Taylor]

That's rad. I want to go to Austria!

 

I found this video. It's hilarious because of the noises the guy filming makes:

 

[DW711]

It's crazy how close some of these races are. Fractions of a second between gold, and going home with nothing. 

 

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